View source for Re D (mental patient: nearest relative) (1999) MHLR 181

''The approach to whether a relative “cares for” a patient so as to become their nearest relative by reason of s26(4) Mental Health Act 1983 involves the provision of more than minimal care services; the social worker’s decision as to who “appears to be” the nearest relative for the purposes of consultation under s11(4) of the Act has to involve an acceptable approach to the question of who is the nearest relative but did not require the making of enquiries (unless it would be irrational not to make enquiries).'' [MHLR.]

==MHLR==
{{MHLR|1999|181}}

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{{#bailii:[1999] MHLR 181}}

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